Behind the scenes of the classic 'Wizard of Oz' – Judy Garland as Dorothy Gale, Ray Bolger as the Scarecrow, Jack Haley as the Tin Man, Frank Morgan as the Wizard, Bert Lahr as the Cowardly Lion and Terry as Toto with an oversized prop book of "The Wizard of Oz."

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Behind the scenes of the classic 'Wizard of Oz' – Judy Garland, dressed as Dorothy, poses with a turkey to promote the movie during Thanksgiving.

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Behind the scenes of the classic 'Wizard of Oz' – Judy Garland and Terry pose for a publicity shot.

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Behind the scenes of the classic 'Wizard of Oz' – Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney set out for a "Wizard of Oz" tour at a Pasadena, California, train station in 1939.

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Behind the scenes of the classic 'Wizard of Oz' – The actors who portrayed the Munchkins aboard a bus headed to the studio for filming.

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Behind the scenes of the classic 'Wizard of Oz' – Judy Garland reads a copy of Life magazine on set as three of the actors playing Munchkins stand by.

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Behind the scenes of the classic 'Wizard of Oz' – A wardrobe test shot of Judy Garland in a rejected Dorothy costume with a blonde wig.

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Behind the scenes of the classic 'Wizard of Oz' – Frank Morgan as the Wizard.

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Behind the scenes of the classic 'Wizard of Oz' – Margaret Hamilton poses as the Wicked Witch for a publicity shot. The character's hair was changed for the final production of the film.

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Behind the scenes of the classic 'Wizard of Oz' – Frank Morgan as the Guardian of the Gates.

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Behind the scenes of the classic 'Wizard of Oz' – Karl Kosiczky dressed as the Munchkin Herald during a wardrobe test.

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Behind the scenes of the classic 'Wizard of Oz' – Ray Bolger in a reversed shot during a wardrobe and makeup test.

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Behind the scenes of the classic 'Wizard of Oz' – Gale Sondergaard as the Wicked Witch during a makeup and wardrobe test.

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Behind the scenes of the classic 'Wizard of Oz' – A full wardrobe and hair test shot for Judy Garland as Dorothy Gale.

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Behind the scenes of the classic 'Wizard of Oz' – Judy Garland as Dorothy Gale, Ray Bolger as the Scarecrow, Bert Lahr as the Cowardly Lion and Jack Haley as the Tin Man.

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Behind the scenes of the classic 'Wizard of Oz' – The beauty parlor set from the Emerald City.

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Behind the scenes of the classic 'Wizard of Oz' – Judy Garland as Dorothy Gale and Ray Bolger as the Scarecrow, with Jack Haley as the Tin Man during a rehearsal.

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Behind the scenes of the classic 'Wizard of Oz' – Judy Garland records a vocal track on the MGM orchestra stage.

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Behind the scenes of the classic 'Wizard of Oz' – Costumes are put away in the women's wardrobe department.

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Behind the scenes of the classic 'Wizard of Oz' – Director Victor Fleming instructs the cast during filming.

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Behind the scenes of the classic 'Wizard of Oz' – Ray Bolger in costume as the Scarecrow, seated with director Victor Fleming, choreographer Bobby Connolly and producer Mervyn LeRoy.

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Behind the scenes of the classic 'Wizard of Oz' – Ray Bolger as the Scarecrow visits with Mickey Rooney.

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Behind the scenes of the classic 'Wizard of Oz' – Myrna Loy visiting with Olga Nardone, one of the actresses playing a Munchkin.

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Behind the scenes of the classic 'Wizard of Oz' – An actor hangs up a Munchkin costume.

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Behind the scenes of the classic 'Wizard of Oz' – A wide shot of the Witch's castle set.

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Behind the scenes of the classic 'Wizard of Oz' – A technician photographs an opening title concept for "The Wizard of Oz" that was not used.

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Behind the scenes of the classic 'Wizard of Oz' – Two men carry the sound and visual tracks for a preview of the film. A composite print was made after the previews and final edit decisions had been made.